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**jocko** · 10-16-2018, 10:00 PM

Have been looking for a new dd to eventually replace my 2001 Z71 with ~270K+ on it (if it ever dies) and just couldn't stomach $25K-$35K for a good condition used 2013-2014 2500HD (with anywhere from 50K-150K mi on it). So, I looked for a less expensive alternative.

Well, when I say a "new" 2001, I mean new. Found this in MN the day it was listed (why can't I ever find them locally...), flew out a few days later, paid, drove home. I'm pretty happy with it.

2001 2500HD 8.1/Allison/3.73 - got 12-13mpg all the way.
Original paint, original tires. 11.6K miles.

Thanks to the folks that helped me with some of my 8.1/Allison (and a few other topics) questions, much appreciated! (Hatzie, Leevon, JoesJunk, AASmedic, 95 S_Trucker, Keith Seymore, chewychevy67)
Despite a few 396 Impalas in my past, I'm much more a small block sorta guy, but after driving this home for 1700 miles, I'm a believer. I hated to put >10% of this trucks total mileage in 18 years on it in one weekend, but it was worth it. Now I'm hoping my Z71 lasts forever so I can save this one from my gravel road

And it just might.

10-16-2018, 10:00 PM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	New 2001 in the barn :) Have been looking for a new dd to eventually replace my 2001 Z71 with ~270K+ on it (if it ever dies) and just couldn't stomach $25K-$35K for a good condition used 2013-2014 2500HD (with anywhere from 50K-150K mi on it). So, I looked for a less expensive alternative. Well, when I say a "new" 2001, I mean new. Found this in MN the day it was listed (why can't I ever find them locally...), flew out a few days later, paid, drove home. I'm pretty happy with it. 2001 2500HD 8.1/Allison/3.73 - got 12-13mpg all the way. Original paint, original tires. 11.6K miles. Thanks to the folks that helped me with some of my 8.1/Allison (and a few other topics) questions, much appreciated! (Hatzie, Leevon, JoesJunk, AASmedic, 95 S_Trucker, Keith Seymore, chewychevy67) Despite a few 396 Impalas in my past, I'm much more a small block sorta guy, but after driving this home for 1700 miles, I'm a believer. I hated to put >10% of this trucks total mileage in 18 years on it in one weekend, but it was worth it. Now I'm hoping my Z71 lasts forever so I can save this one from my gravel road And it just might. Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 10-16-2018 at 10:12 PM.